Definition of EPISCOPATE

episcopate

Plural: episcopates

Noun

  • the term of office of a bishop
  • the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop
  • the collective body of bishops
  • the office and dignity of a bishop
  • Bishops seen as a group.
  • The tenure in office of a bishop.
  • A bishop's jurisdiction, the extent of his diocese.

Verb

  • To act as a bishop.

Examples

  • Bishop Smith's episcopate ran for more than 30 years.
  • The American Roman Catholic episcopate meets regularly.

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin episcopatus, from Latin episcopus, from Ancient Greek ἐπίσκοπος (epískopos, “watching over”).

Scrabble Score: 16

episcopate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
episcopate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
episcopate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

episcopate: valid Words With Friends Word